The Mining business unit prospects for mines and processes uranium ore, from which nuclear fuel is made. It then claims mining sites once production is finished.

Among the world's top 3 producers of natural ore, the group operates in parallel a uranium trading activity.

AREVA has also been producing gold since 1980.

The business unit intends to develop its operations in countries where it already has existing operations: Canada, Kazakhstan and Niger. In Canada, it is furthermore a shareholder in the operating project for the Cigar Lake mine, where production is due to start in 2007.

It is also carrying out mining exploration programs in Russia, Mongolia, Australia and Finland. These development programs are projects that last many years before mining operations begin.

 Customers

The Mining business unit customers are mainly the leading international nuclear power plant operators with whom 5 to 10 years multi-annual contracts are signed.

 Locations

The group operates uranium production sites in Canada, Niger and Kazakhstan.

As for gold mining operations, the business unit is located in Sudan, Ivory Coast and Australia.

The reclamation specialized teams are based in the Limousin region of France.

Within the AREVA group, Mining operations are handled by AREVA NC.